From looking at the protocols that looks like a very good skate by S/K, it's a pity they didn't show that level at Euros. The levels could be improved one lift was level 2 and another a level 3. Impressvie by A/M, only together a short time and they are competing very well. I wonder is there any videos available on youtube

Why not? Nationals aren't sanctioned by the ISU and competing there has no effect on your eligibility.

Oh, okay, thx. Is a federation release still required? I guess I am also surprised at how quickly that all happened. Nationals, release, competition application, competition.

Isn't it ironic that poor skaters have the opportunity to switch to other countries and yet skaters with accomplishments ( Khoklova, Samuelson, Crone) have to jump through hoops to try and continue skating.